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Fast food vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fast food and Onion different?

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Phosphorus than Onion.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fast food is 37% higher.
  • Fast food contains 107 times more Saturated Fat than Onion. While Fast food contains 4.493g of Saturated Fat, Onion contains only 0.042g.

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Onions, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +169.6%
Contains more Iron +1357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains more Zinc +1382.4%
Contains more Copper +210.3%
Contains more Manganese +176.7%
Contains more Selenium +3960%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +169.6%
Contains more Iron +1357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains more Zinc +1382.4%
Contains more Copper +210.3%
Contains more Manganese +176.7%
Contains more Selenium +3960%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fast food
Fast food
11
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1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +589.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4742.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +589.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4742.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Onion
Onion
Contains more Protein +1401.8%
Contains more Fats +11910%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +334.3%
Contains more Water +131.8%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +1401.8%
Contains more Fats +11910%
Contains more Carbs +237.3%
Contains more Other +334.3%
Contains more Water +131.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9782.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9782.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Onion
Onion
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +76%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.97
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +76%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.97

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Onion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Onion Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 7.64g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 1.1g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 0.1g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 9.34g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 40kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 0g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.29g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 4.24g Onion
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Calcium 62mg 23mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 0.21mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 29mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 146mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 2.52mg 0.17mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.039mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.129mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 0.5µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.02mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.046mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.027mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.116mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.123mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.12mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 19µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.4µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.014mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.021mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.014mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.025mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.039mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.002mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.025mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.021mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.014mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Onion
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Onion
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.042g Onion
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.013g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.017g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Fast food
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.